Indus Valley | MCQs

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Harappa, village in eastern Punjab province, eastern Pakistan

Location Sahiwal District, Punjab, Pakistan

The Bronze Age Harappan civilization, now more often called the Indus Valley Civilisation

Harappa is small crossroads town of 15,000 people today.

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The Indus Valley is the most important agriculture area of Pakistan.

It has fertile soil and access to river water, making it ideal for farming.

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The Indus River Valley Civilization, 3300-1300 BCE.

It is also known as the Harappan Civilization.

It extended from modern-day northeast Afghanistan to Pakistan and northwest India.

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Mohenjo-Daro is located in Larkana District, Sindh, Pakistan,

in a central position between the Indus River and the Ghaggar-Hakra River.

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Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa are two major cities that were part of the Indus Valley Civilization, located in present-day Pakistan.

These cities were known for their advanced urban planning, drainage systems, and well-organized structures.

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Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa is located in present-day Sindh and Punjab, Pakistan,

Additional information 

Mohenjo-Daro means Mound of the Dead

This is because after it had declined, the remains started to have layers over them.

it was first recognized in 1922

It was discovered by R. D. Banerji

It is located in Larkana upper Sindh

It was the largest settlement of the ancient Indus Valley Civilisation

Explanation

Archaeologists have discovered approximately 3000 Indus Valley seals at various sites.

These seals often feature animals and script.

They were likely used for trade and identification.

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The culture of Sindh roots in the Indus Valley Civilization.

It is one of the oldest civilizations in the world, dating back to 3300 BCE.

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The Indus Valley Civilization belongs to the Neolithic Age and Metal Age.

The Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC), also known as the Indus Civilisation was a Bronze Age civilization in the northwestern regions of South Asia,

lasting from 3300 BCE to 1300 BCE, and in its mature form from 2600 BCE to 1900 BCE.

Explanation

Muhammad bin Qasim controlled the Indus Valley as far north as the city of Multan.

He defeated Raja Dahir, the last Hindu ruler of Sindh

From 708 to 711, Muhammad ibn al-Qasim led the Sindh conquest